Originally Posted by Hill-Pumper

Here in the Willamette valley of Oregon, we don't usually get super cold weather most of the time. The 30's is about the worst we see with a few exceptions. What we do get is rain, so good rain gear is a must. I had good gear, but it was baggy and felt like riding with a parachute on. So, I went ahead and invested in some of the tighter fitting options which so far seem to be working out. Also, riding during the week is hard to most of the time with my work schedule. Therefore I also invested in a good trainer, and am trying the Traineroad program during the week. My plan is to get in at least 50 miles a week between the trainer and weekend rides. Hopefully, I can do more!